Veterinary Checks on Animals From Third Countries Regulation

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) LAYING DOWN THE PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE ORGANIZATION OF VETERINARY CHECKS ON ANIMALS ENTERING THE COMMUNITY FROM THIRD COUNTRIES

Stage: In force
Transposition deadline: 1 Dec 1991
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 15 Jul 1991

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/242	Implementing · Decision	Published

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This Council Regulation lays down uniform principles for veterinary checks on animals entering the EU from third countries, harmonizing inspection procedures at external borders to prevent the introduction of animal diseases. It primarily affects national veterinary authorities, border inspection posts, and importers of live animals from non-EU countries.

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